RC-Monster Forums - View Single Post - External BEC when not above the esc limit?

BrianG · 02.24.2008, 11:46 PM

At anything over 2s, it's always better to use an external switching BEC.

If running only 2s or 6/7 cells, it's actually about the same efficiency-wise running a linear or switching regulator.

However, as jhautz said, running an external one will keep any of the excess heat out of the ESC.

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	02.24.2008, 11:46 PM At anything over 2s, it's always better to use an external switching BEC. If running only 2s or 6/7 cells, it's actually about the same efficiency-wise running a linear or switching regulator. However, as jhautz said, running an external one will keep any of the excess heat out of the ESC.